Re: [TruthTalk] Dave h: TheFather as man

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
michael douglas wrote: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: michael douglas wrote: michael douglas wrote: > >>Michael D: Dave H, I am interested in finding out how did God become a man, DAVEH: Perhaps he will reveal it to those who return to heaven. DAVEH: Assuming you are referring

Re: [TruthTalk] The Trinity

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
I liken the Godhead to water. Water has 3 forms but it is still one. (H2O). 1. Liquid 2. Steam 3. Ice Three in one. I like the Godhead to an apple. 1. Skin 2. Meat 3. Core I liken this to a choir, which sings as one, yet is made up of individuals.

Re: [TruthTalk] The Trinity

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
The below would mean, Christians. Since we are greatly under the influence of Satan for following the Bible only. Here we go again, using this anti-Christian anti-Bible doctrine against Christians. But when you get caught in it as DavidM caught you, you deny it with spin. I like you DaveL, but I

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Red flag. He has to use Mormon wisdom here. Truth is I was told by some Mormons that it is a sin to read material like this. We can't discuss it if you don't read it. DAVEH: Sure we can. If you have a question, just ask. I may or may not know the answer, but will answer to the best of my

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Did you ever answer my question? Why do you want to know what Christians believe? As I said before, my current interests involve learning what you (and other Protestants) believe instead of defending what I believe.

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Switch-a-rue. DavidM has told you what he believes about this. DAVEH: Ahhh.In that case, I would be very interested in knowing if you believe our Heavenly Father currently has a body of flesh and bones?

RE: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
You were told there is a book that PROVES that your scriptures are wrong. You refused to read it. What does that tell everyone about you? Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pious righteousness. DAVEH: I respectfully disagree. I am trying to be courteous in my responses, and there reaches a point where arguing (in the good sense of the word) becomes futile and only leads to contentious arguing (in the bad sense of the word.) FWIW.I

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Switch-a-rue. DavidM has told you what he believes about this. DAVEH: Yes, but I want to know what YOU believe, Brother Glenn. Would you be so kind as to answer my question, Brother Glenn. And I want to assure you that I will not use your (contrary to DavidM'sif

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Yes. Here is your problem. :-) I put a smilie so you can swallow it a little easier. You read the Bible with your mind made up before you read it. Herein lies your brainwashed mind. Here is the proof: "When I see Biblical passages that support my belief..." You put Mormon "revelation" above the

Re: [TruthTalk] Growth Rate

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
It is only important to make Mormons. It is not important to being a Christian. DAVEH: I explained that relative to the pre-mortal existence. I understand you don't believe it. In fact, you said something to the effect that you really don't care about any pre-mortal existence, if I remember

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
To be honest with you, I think the Southern Baptist are as close to the Bible as anyone. Just mark me up as a Christian though personally. There is no salvation is the Baptist Church or the different Mormon churches. There is ONLY salvation in Jesus. When one is saved he is automatically added to

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: You guys, on the other hand, seem to think it is a sin to read the other side. DAVEH: I see you are not immune to telling me what I believe either, DavidM. Did you not read my post that explained that I have a few anti-Mormon books in my library? I don't remember you

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Red flag. He has to use Mormon wisdom here. Truth is I was told by some Mormons that it is a sin to read material like this. DAVEH: After pondering your above comment again, it occurred to me that it would have been nice if the Church had said "sin to read material like

Re: [TruthTalk]testimony

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DaveL - This might sound weird to you, but I treat Pharisees just like Jesus treated them. Pharisees recognize love as weakness. It takes tough love. Also, I sent a Bible verse to explain my posting to Marlin. How a man of God speaks to others often depends upon how

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Heard it from boy Mormon Missionaries. I have seen the same philosophy here on TT. It all fits together. Red flag. He has to use Mormon wisdom here. Truth is I was told by some Mormons that it is a sin to read material like this. DAVEH: Not by me. I've heard some in the Church recommend against

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
In a message dated 12/9/2002 1:12:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blainer) I do not refuse to read it. I just refuse to read it on someone else's terms. If I happen across it and I feel unpressured, I may pick it up and read it. I do this frequently. Besides, as DaveH

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Blainer - How in the world could you call into question anyone's objectivity when you say Mormonism is not divided. This is utter nonsense. DavidM has given you far too much benefit of the doubt. There is no doubt on my end. You have no credibility because you claim Mormonism is not divided. A

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Sure you don't refuse to read it. I believe you Blainer. I believe you. And black and white is not really black and white. Mormons are not divided at somewhere around 136 times. Sure, I believe you Blainer. Sure I do. Blainer) I do not refuse to read it. I just refuse to read it on someone else's

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread David Miller
Blaine wrote: ... as DaveH said, who wants to provide DaveM an opportunity to bash the Mormon scriptures? That is all he wants to do, as my experience with him has proven several times over. Yesterday, I got a post from a person named Perry. His discusssion of the doctrine of the Trinity was

Re: [TruthTalk] Dave h: TheFather as man

2002-12-09 Thread michael douglas
Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: michael douglas wrote: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: michael douglas wrote: michael douglas wrote: Michael D: Dave H, I am interested in finding out how did God become a man,DAVEH: Perhaps he will reveal it to those who return to heaven. DAVEH:

Re: [TruthTalk] Christmas

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Three points I have made over and over. 1. Marlin is not a Jew 2. Marlin is free to skip Christmas and the many soul winning opportunities that go along with it if he so chooses. My guess is Marlin is not a soul winner period. 3. Marlin is NOT free to JUDGE/CONDMEN Christians who do use the

Re: [TruthTalk] Growth Rate

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
This Jesus you are talking about below is not the Jesus of the Bible; not the Jesus I believe in. Michael D: Dave H, and Glenn, on a point of interest ... If someone said he believed in Jesus who was born of a virgin, died and resurrected, but was fathered by a super-evolved ape, and is/was

Re: [TruthTalk] Messianic Jew?

2002-12-09 Thread michael douglas
David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michael Douglas wrote: I would like to encourage TTers to look at the above-quoted passage in the context within which it is written i.e. the theme of the book of Hebrews, and Ch 10 as a whole, and consider whether the statement sin wilfully, refers to moral

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread michael douglas
Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you ever answer my question? Why do you want to know what Christians believe?DAVEH: YikesI thought I had. But if not to your satisfaction, I will try again. I ask Protestants what they believe because they would know better than me

Re: [TruthTalk] What do you believe, Dave

2002-12-09 Thread DanG
DANG: Thank you DaveH for picking up my questions. I think I understand your explanation - well written and consise. And, I appreciate the tone/tenor of your posts - not at all demeaning or insulting, which is something that I am learning from you and others. What you consider christian and

RE: [TruthTalk] The Trinity

2002-12-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
I see the Trinity as Father (the Sun star); Jesus (the sun rays which you can see here illuminating the earth); Holy Spirit (the sun which you can feel warming you here on earth). Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [TruthTalk]testimony

2002-12-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 7:23 AM VERY IMPORTANT PS. PS. I don't have my Christmas card or new leather jacket from you yet. Is the mail slow? :-) Since I like you so

RE: [TruthTalk]testimony

2002-12-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
Julie, Thanks so much for your testimony. It is very sweet and touching. I hope you will write more here, as I would very much enjoy getting to know you better. I can relate to your statement that you have been blessed since beginning to observe the Sabbath. It is something one cant

RE: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
Darlene, Please don't go away--the women here are vastly outnumbered!!! (Fortunately, Laura and I have been able to out-think them all.) Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of darlene j dowling Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 7:39 PM To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/9/2002 8:57:26 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (Fortunately, Laura and I have been able to out-think them all.) Izzy AMEN Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) I respectfully disagree--with almost all you said!!! On Mon, 9 Dec 2002 20:30:50 -0600 ShieldsFamily [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blainer, You have completely lost me here. Anyone who thinks these things about David Miller is half a bubble off to say the least. I have marveled for

Re: [TruthTalk]testimony

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Izzy, you've been taking too many Saturdays off. To compare me with a Mormon makes me think you need to go to work. :-) I will continue to heckle the mormons, and Glenn. J Izzy

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
Blainer - You are no DaveL. What's with this "I respectfully disagree" stuff? It's a little late for that don't you think. :-) By the way, I have received only one Christmas card from TT members. And that man enclosed a picture bragging on how beautiful his family is. :-) Now, I ask you, is that

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread David Miller
Blaine wrote: ... the papyri that contained the text of the Book of Abraham was burned along with the Wood Museum in the Chicago Fire of 1871. I hope that coffin you drove the last nail into floats, because this is a huge hole in it LOL, LOL, LOL, ROTFL Your information is outdated.

Re: [TruthTalk] Growth Rate

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
michael douglas wrote: DAVEH: As I said before, when Jeff made that comment, it caused me to wince. I think Jeff responded in error, unless he was thinking along the lines I just mentioned. I can't imagine any LDS person from the bottom (Jeff) to the top (Pres Hinckley) not believing in the

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heard it from boy Mormon Missionaries. DAVEH: Really.! And they specifically used the term "sin" when they were discussing it with you??? I suppose their mission leader could have asked them not to read anti literature. Disobeying that request then may have been

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AGAIN, you would have to define what you mean by sin. DAVEH: Why should I be the one who needs to define it? I was not the one who used it. Shouldn't the onus of definition be upon you, since you are the one who posted it? Black while is not black white with Mormons.

Re: [TruthTalk] Dave h: TheFather as man

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
michael douglas wrote: DAVEH: Assuming you are referring to God the Father: As man is, God once was is a popular LDS belief. DAVEH: I don't have a definitive answer, Michael. -Michael D: OK, But the critical question then would be how did Father become a man (understanding your position

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread bborrow26
On Sun, 8 Dec 2002 10:08:13 -0500 David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blainer wrote: ... ARE YOU AFRAID TO DISCUSS THE GROWTH RATE OF THE MORMON CHURCH? (19.3 % last year, 2001). This is wrong--see below Blainer Can you give us a source for this growth rate? Blainer) It was

[TruthTalk] I thought the boys were the big stinkers!

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
  ShieldsFamily wrote: Darlene, Please don't go away--the women here are vastly outnumbered!!! (Fortunately, Laura and I have been able to out-stink them all.) Izzy DAVEH:  Did you really mean to say that, Izzy?!?!?!?!   VBG -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread GJTabor
DaveL - How do you define sin? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heard it from boy Mormon Missionaries. DAVEH: Really.! And they specifically used the term "sin" when they were discussing it with you??? I suppose their mission leader could have asked them not to read anti literature. Disobeying that

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) Dave Hansen? I don't know where he gets On Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:11:37 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blainer - You are no DaveL. What's with this I respectfully disagree stuff? It's a little late for that don't you think. :-) By the way, I have received only one Christmas card

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread bborrow26
On Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:30:14 -0500 David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blaine wrote: ... the papyri that contained the text of the Book of Abraham was burned along with the Wood Museum in the Chicago Fire of 1871. I hope that coffin you drove the last nail into floats, because this

Re: [TruthTalk] Cowards

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
michael douglas wrote: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you ever answer my question? Why do you want to know what Christians believe? DAVEH: YikesI thought I had. But if not to your satisfaction, I will try again. I ask Protestants what they believe because they

Re: [TruthTalk] What do you believe, Dave

2002-12-09 Thread Dave
  DanG wrote: DANG: Thank you DaveH for picking up my questions. DAVEH:  You are welcome, DanG. I think I understand your explanation - well written and consise.  And, I appreciate the tone/tenor of your posts - not at all demeaning or insulting, which is something that I am learning from